Graduate Assistant - Housing And Residential Services (Fall 2024) - Fitchburg State University

Job Description:

The Graduate Assistant Resident Director (RD) is a live-in paraprofessional of the Department of Housing & Residential Services who reports directly to a member of the professional staff. The position's primary role is in the administration and supervision of one of the residence areas housing between 150-200 students.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: the daily functioning and management of the residence area that he/she has been assigned, community development, staff supervision, programming, crisis intervention, administrative organization, and facilities/operational management. The RD will assist with student staff selection, training, and supervision, the conduct system, and student leadership and development.

Supervisor: Depending on functional assignment and/or placement supervision will fall within one of the full-time professional staff members which may include, Associate Director, Assistant Director or Area Coordinator.

Functional Assignment: Each graduate assistant will also have a functional assignment which may include, Housing Operations, Residential Student Engagement, Residential Leadership, Conduct & Case Management. The department reserves the right to change the functional assignment after one academic year if necessary.

Room/Board: Room and board is a condition of employment. The role is a live-in position.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Supervises Resident Assistants (RA) and/or Community Desk Assistants (CDA) assigned to the residence area. Provides individual/group supervision on a regular basis and completes written evaluations each semester.

2.Participates in the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of RAs and/or CDAs . Attends and participates in all in-service training for staff and assists in creating and implementing these trainings.

3.Responsible for establishing and maintaining community relations with students living in the residence halls through individual contacts and group interactions.

4.Provides leadership and support for staff and student programming efforts within their assigned residence area.

5.Acts as a resource person and referral agent and advises students regarding personal, educational, behavioral, and residence hall concerns. RD counsels students within the realms of training and refers students to appropriate campus services as needed.

6.Manages the residence hall in coordination with staff members and appropriate offices to ensure proper day-to-day functioning of the building.

7.Responsible for opening the residence hall in the fall and after breaks, and for hall closings prior to breaks and the end of the academic year. Responsible for the distribution and collection of keys, management of key box and key inventory, and monitoring of room inventories.

8.Participates in rotating on-campus duty responsibilities on weekends, weeknights, and vacation periods, and during emergencies.

9.Uses access software to assist in OneCard management, as requested.

10. Forwards and follows-up with Maintenance Request Orders, and is responsible for being familiar with issues and concerns in their residence area.

11. Maintains accurate records to submit various reports as specified by the department.

12. Coordinates the implementation of the damage process for individuals and/or common area community assessment charges.

13. Utilizes departmental assessment data to set action plans for their residence area, and assists in departmental planning.

14. Be attentive to the residential needs in such areas as safety, security, and emergency situations (i.e. wellness checks, work with University Police and Health & Safety Inspections).

15. Responsible for explaining and enforcing departmental and campus policies.

16. Participates in efforts put forth by the department, which may include participation in Admission Office Open Houses, campus special events and/or committee work.

17. Addresses behavioral concerns, works with staff on student concerns, forwards Incident Reports to the appropriate offices, and acts as a hearing officer in conduct cases.

18. Support Wellness Check with appropriate follow-up.

19. Other duties as assigned.

PROCESS:

Since selection for this position is contingent upon acceptance to a graduate program, we would encourage seriously interested candidates to apply for graduate admission as early as possible.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

The GA must possess a Bachelor's degree and be enrolled as a graduate student at Fitchburg State University, must not be enrolled in more than 6 credit hours each semester without prior approval. GA must seek approval to take non-GE/daytime undergrad classes.

Dates of Employment

? Start Date: Sunday, August 4th,2024

? End Date: Saturday, May 24th, 2025

Additional Information:

COMPENSATIONS & BENEFITS:

1.Stipend: Not to exceed $12,000 (paid hourly at $15 per hour) Waiver: 12 class credits an academic year (tuition and fees)

2.A furnished on-campus apartment (room)

3.A meal plan when the dining hall is open (board)

4.During semester breaks, duty coverage is expected while residing on campus, however office hours during the day are not required.

5.Housing is not offered during the summer months (June and July)

a. GA does not have to remove personal belongings from the space during this time frame if continuing in position.

b. GA may speak to the supervisor about options to reside in housing assignment during this period.

c. Employment opportunities within the office may exist and will be reviewed yearly as staffing needs are determined.

POSITION CONTACT INFORMATION: To learn more about this Graduate Assistant position or to express interest, please submit your inquiry to housing@fitchburgstate.edu.

Fitchburg State University strongly recommends that all employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.

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